The Cincinnati Reds (34-38) look to end a stretch of three losses as they match up against the Pittsburgh Pirates (35-37) on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET.
The probable pitchers are Nick Lodolo (7-2) for the Reds and Bailey Falter (3-4) for the Pirates.
Reds vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: BSOH
Probable Pitchers: Lodolo – CIN (7-2, 2.93 ERA) vs Falter – PIT (3-4, 3.86 ERA)
Reds vs. Pirates Odds
Reds to win: -127
Pirates to win: +107
Spread: Reds -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Reds vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance
Lodolo |
|
Falter |
10 |
GS |
13 |
7-2 |
W-L |
3-4 |
2.93 |
ERA |
3.86 |
58.1 |
IP |
72.1 |
15 |
BB |
19 |
62 |
SO |
49 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Nick Lodolo
Lodolo gets the start for the Reds, his 11th of the season. He is 7-2 with a 2.93 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 58 1/3 innings pitched.
In his last time out on Wednesday, the left-hander went six innings against the Cleveland Guardians, giving up two earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
The 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.93, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 10 games this season. Opponents are hitting .216 against him.
Lodolo is aiming for his fourth quality start in a row.
Lodolo is seeking his 11th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 frames per appearance on the hill.
In one of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Bailey Falter
Falter (3-4) will take to the mound for the Pirates and make his 14th start of the season.
The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs on eight hits in a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.86 and 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .229 in 13 games this season.
He has started 13 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in six of them.
Falter has started 13 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 10 times. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance.
He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 13 chances this season.
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